Sinfully Forbidden

Tres

Women are one unpredictable creature. According to a psychologist, women tend to fall in love with men in a short period of time.

Rubbish I would say, you see that merely depends if a person easily gets hook with their charms. I've known some girls who have their standards regarding males that should be met.

In such cases a lot would prefer some good looking guys with a bad boy aura while others are attracted to nerdy types. People engage in relationships to explore its advantages and disadvantages, there are times that it will long last but often leads to separation due to circumstances.

I too once dream of having my own prince charming, but that was shattered when I learned that boys are one cunning beings.

Thinking about my past reminds me of how poisonous love can be and that not every one of us can have a fairytale happy ending in life.

It is one of the realities that makes love quite dangerous and I have no plans on following my parents' path.

Bells rang as soon as I open the doorway of the Vanilla Bean Café, I scan the whole place and was utterly amaze with its creative motif.

The painted colored walls where patterned with flowery petals and butterflies producing vibrant scenery. Across the pile of customers, Thiago stood out the most with his so called 'disguise' which was mosyly composed of a black hoodie and a pair of dark shades.

He waved his hand upon seeing me standing at the doorway.

"Mi amor" he shouted catching the attention of the people within the café.

What the heck is he doing!!!? Doesn't he notice that we are in a public area. Sometimes this guy is so weird.

I consciously walk towards his table, noticing that every eyes were glued to my direction. I gracefully took a seat right in front of Thiago as he served me with a cheese cake and mango smoothie.

"Thank you" I retorted, smiling at him for being so generous. "About the project---" I stopped to whatever I was about to say as his index finger touch my lips indicating me to keep quiet.

"Let's have our conversation later shall we. It's rude for me to not treat you with some desserts knowing that I invited you today," he beamed.

We ate in silence until he spoke again, "Mi amor, tell me about yourself."

"I want to be open with you Mr. Martinez," I bluntly stated. "I'm not here for your silly chit chats. I'm here for a business matter, so let's cut this game of yours."

"Didn't know you're quite a feisty vixen, Ms. Argon." His ones playful expression become serious making me quite uneasy. "Okay! About the proposal of yours I would like to have some changes to it. "

"Like what Mr. Martinez?"

"Change the color for the walls; its too dull and lifeless." He demanded, "Switch it too black and red or somewhat a combination of blue and white."

Scribbling through my notepad I made sure to not miss out any information he said. It nearly took us an hour to finally disseminate the datas needed for the upcoming project. After finalizing everything, we then bid our good byes and went to our individual work but before I could leave, Thiago grab my arms.

"Can we be friends, Venice?" His blue eyes bore right into me with hope, begging me to say yes and I absent-mindedly nodded. For the first time, he called me by my real name and not some silly endearment.

"Absolutely Thiago, I mean nothing's wrong if we start being friends." I told him honestly making his eyes sparkle with delight.

"Then can I ask for your number, please."  I raise my eyebrows at his sudden request. He was making this 'beautiful eyes' motion which made me cringe a little but laugh at his frivolous behavior.

"I'm sorry but my number is off limits to a stranger whom I'm not close with." After telling him that, I exited the  Café and rode my car towards the office.

My feet was killing me but still I walked towards my office with poise, not wanting to let my employees see me limping with pain. Janine, as always, greeted me formally and I nod in appreciation.

I slump into my chair as I massage my aching feet, suddenly I jerk up from an unexpected phone call. Who could possibly call me at this time? I took a glimpse and saw that it was from an unknown number so I shut it off. But it seems like this person is persistent as it keeps on dialing me, taking a deep breath I swipe the answer button.

"Hello?" I stated as the other line stayed silent which was bizarre.

"Ummm, is anyone there? I'm gonna cut this call off if you're not going to talk." I blackmailed.

Dropping my phone on the table, I gently lay back on my chair as I close my eyes to rest for a short while. But I was awoken by another phone call and I frustratedly slide the answer button.

"What do you want?  Maybe you dialed the wrong number so please stop calling me. I don't have time for your silent treatment. I'm end---"

"I'm sorry, " a familiar voice declaimed with sincerity spoke at the other line. "I didn't intend to piss you off, I'm just too scared to speak to you knowing that you'll probably decline it if you knew it was me."

I was left speechless and unable to react, the only words that come out from my mouth was his name. "Thiago!?"

"Yeah, it's me. Where you expecting someone else?" He retorted with a hint of anger or jealousy!? Impossible.

"No!  But how did you even get my number?" I mean who could possibly give him my number? Emerald maybe but she doesn't even know him so why would she give him my number, right?!

He chuckled so sexily, "It's a secret mi amor. You could say I have my sources everywhere."

"Haha! Whatever, Thiago. " I said with a sarcastic tone and I could hear him saying "awww" in the other line. "If your just gonna talk nonsense, I'm totally ending this call."

"Wait!" He shouted so loud that I had to move my ears away from the phone. "Hehe! Peace,  anyways can I ask for your permission to call you tonight?"

"Are you serious Thiago!?" You got to be kidding me. What does he want to accomplish with this? I'm not the kind of girl who easily fall head over heals with a newly met stranger.

"I'm serious, mi amor and I'm not accepting a 'no' as an answer. Bye!  Call you later." Thiago ended our short conversation and I was left staring at my phone, still making sure that I wasn't dreaming when he said he'll call me again.

I went back to work with the designs on the project, but my mind would always drift off to what Thiago said.  Arrrgh!  This is making me crazy. Why is this even happening to me!?

I should be avoiding him but he comes crashing into my life without a specific reason. Thiago isn't good for my system yet he makes me feel new emotions that I thought never existed. I'm scared to let him enter my life.

What if I would eventually fall for him? What if I get too attach to his presence? What if he'll just play with my heart? What if he'll break me until nothing is left? What if he's just like all the boys out there who cheats? A lot of what ifs formed into my head.

I'm afraid to take risk into something that will never happen. Am I exaggerating things? Maybe he just wants ca friend who could be with him through tough times? Or he is only looking for some enjoyment and it happens to be me?

Who knows what his reasons are but I want to make sure my heart is safely lock in and that he won't be able to break the barriers I built for the past years.

Heading home, I began to reminisce the moments when I had a one perfect family. How we would bond with each other the whole day without getting bored. Tears rolled into my cheeks as I remembered the times when I believe in happy ever afters. And that we were happy and contented with each other. Until....

Nevermind, those memories need to be buried in the past. I've moved on and I don't want to think about those things that only brought nightmares to my life. He was a monster, a liar, and a cheater. Wherever he is right now may he suffer and rot in hell,  bastard.